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Calls to halt recruitment of pharmacists into GP sector

The negotiator for Scotland's pharmacies calls for a temporary recruitment freeze.

31 Aug 2021

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Society plans to revitalise RPS Local networks

A national lead to be recruited to support a 'blended' programme of local events in 2022.

27 Aug 2021

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NICE fails to reach agreement on new ME guidance

NICE has had to pause publication of its updated guideline on ME and CFS.

27 Aug 2021

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Antidiabetic prescribing jumps 21% over 5 years

Antidiabetic prescribing rises by more than a fifth in England in five years.

26 Aug 2021

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Lloyds superintendent to head up patient safety group

Victoria Steele is the new chair of the Community Pharmacy Patient Safety Group.

26 Aug 2021

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CPCF Year 3: 'Concessions' won but funding boost rejected

Transitional payments have been extended by another year and the NMS has been expanded.

23 Aug 2021

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Independent Pharmacy Awards finalists announced

The Awards has a new category this year - the Extra Mile Award.

23 Aug 2021

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PCN pharmacist workforce rises 18 per cent in three months

Number of full time PCN pharmacists rose by 18 per cent between March and June.

19 Aug 2021

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Staffordshire pharmacies paid for OA pilot consultations

Around 40 pharmacies are taking part in an arthritis pilot in the Staffordshire area.

18 Aug 2021

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Pharmacists well placed to offer SRH services, study finds

A new study indicates community pharmacists' role could expand to sexual health services.

13 Aug 2021

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Half of community pharmacists consider switch to general practice

Community pharmacy could be facing a workforce crisis, an exclusive survey finds.

13 Aug 2021

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Alison Strath officially appointed Scottish CPhO

Strath held the role on an interim basis since October last year.

11 Aug 2021

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Pharmacy patient safety group launches reporting survey

The Community Pharmacy Patient Safety Group launches a new survey on safety reports.

11 Aug 2021

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We are aware of 'growing importance of ICSs' says RSG

James Wood assures contractors about integrated care systems as PSNC-LPCs reforms continue.

11 Aug 2021

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RPS slams GPhC for July exam failures

Regulator rebuked as exam candidates face stumbling blocks once more.

09 Aug 2021

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Some contractors don't understand LPCs says review group

The review group tasked with developing proposals for representation speaks out.

06 Aug 2021

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